How do you find inner peace during the stressful hustle and bustle of the holidays? Dr. Mehmet Oz, New York Times best-selling author and host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” shares tips for keeping you and your family stress-free this season.

Work out early in the morning. Exercise is a tried-and-true stress-buster. (This helps prevent weight gain too!) Work out first thing in the morning, “before everyone can get to you,” Dr. Oz suggests. He also recommends a simple meditation or stretching program, such as tai chi, to help build mental resilience.

Is finding motivation a problem? Make fitness a family affair by including your children, he says. Dr. Oz likes to play football with his kids. “Make it a family tradition – it’s a great thing to teach your kids.”

Get your zzz’s. People sleep less during the holiday season, even though they have more time off from work, says Dr. Oz. It can also slow your metabolism, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Aim to get 7-7.5 hours of sleep a night, he says.